Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The red-brick Victorian facade of Sacred Heart sits quietly on Driffield's streets, a working Catholic church that welcomes visitors who want a moment's peace away from the market-town bustle. Step inside and you're met with the kind of solemn calm you get in proper old churches - high ceilings, stained glass casting coloured patches across wooden pews, and that particular smell of polish and age that never gets old.

It's the sort of place that appeals to architecture enthusiasts and anyone interested in Victorian religious buildings rather than casual tourists after an hour's entertainment. The craftsmanship is genuine without being showy. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Goxhill Meadows is barely two miles away, with Sea View Country Park and Cliff Top Caravan Park equally close - it's worth a quick visit on a rainy afternoon or between activities.

Admission should be free, though opening hours aren't publicised online, so it's worth calling ahead or checking with Driffield's tourist information if you're planning a specific visit. Allow fifteen to twenty minutes unless you're really studying the architectural details. The church functions as an active place of worship, so be respectful of services and prayer times. It won't take long, but it's the kind of understated stop that rounds out a park holiday nicely - no queues, no entrance fees, just a bit of Yorkshire history and somewhere genuinely quiet to sit down.